Global Money Account | Travel Money Card - HSBC UK (2024)

FAQs

Can I use an HSBC Global money Card in the USA? ›

With a Global Money Account you can order a multi-currency Global Money debit card to use at home and abroad. You can add the card to your digital wallet and start using it straight away. You'll get competitive exchange rates and can start spending like a local in over 200 countries and regions worldwide.

Is the HSBC Global Money Account Worth It? Overall, we think the GMA is a viable, albeit expensive option for HSBC customers travelling abroad, and we'd generally only recommend using it if you're happy with HSBC as a banking partner and don't mind paying the higher margins.

With your Global Money debit card, you can spend or withdraw cash with no HSBC fees.

Use your HSBC Everyday Global Visa Debit Card everywhere Visa is accepted anywhere in the world. Access your own money at ATMs and when making purchases in-store and online. In-store purchase - daily limit8 of $10,000 Select 'Credit' for instore purchases above $100 or tap for contactless purchases under $100.

When your new debit card arrives, you'll need to activate it by making a Chip and PIN transaction in store. This does not include ATM transactions. You don't need to wait until your physical card arrives to make online purchases.

foreign currency

Right after we convert the money to GBP using the HSBC Exchange Rate at the time we receive it. You can only pay money into the GMA through electronic payments. You can't pay money into the GMA in other ways, for example, in a branch or at a cash machine.

With the HSBC Everyday Global Account you can buy, exchange, save and spend your own money in up to 10 different currencies. And view all your currencies in a single location on the HSBC Mobile Banking App. You can shop online or in store using local currencies anywhere in the world without transaction fees.

You can then manage, spend and send foreign currencies globally, at the most competitive exchange rates and with no HSBC fees.

How long does a global money account transfer take HSBC? ›

Global Transfers between HSBC accounts are usually instant in most currencies, but it could take up to 5 working days in some countries.

No ATM or transaction fees to access the local currency in Australia or anywhere in the world - some ATM providers and merchants may charge a separate fee. Withdraw your money in the local currency via thousands of HSBC ATMs globally.

Global View and Global Transfers are available in Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, Channel Islands, Mainland China, Egypt, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Isle of Man, Philippines, Jersey (HSBC Expat), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Qatar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, UAE, UK, US and Vietnam.

When a payment is made into your account in a currency that differs from the account currency, HSBC will automatically convert it so it can be added to your account balance. You can speak with your Relationship Manager if you have any queries on the rate applied.

You can use your debit or credit card at shops, restaurants and cash machines while you're away. Fees may apply when using your card outside the UK. Switch on notifications in mobile banking so you know when money goes in or out of your account.

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Global View and Global Transfers are available in Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, Channel Islands, Mainland China, Egypt, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Isle of Man, Philippines, Jersey (HSBC Expat), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Qatar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, UAE, UK, US and Vietnam.